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title: "Challenge assumptions"
date: 2023-12-30
categories: ["Career"]
source: https://andrew-jones.com/daily/2023-12-30-challenge-assumptions/
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# Challenge assumptions

Often things are as they are because they always have been.

So challenge the assumption that they have to be that way.

At the very least you'll start a good conversation and learn a lot from it. Most senior people often *enjoy* being asked those questions, so being the one that asked them is a good way to start building a relationship with them.

And sometimes you'll find that the assumption was ripe for challenging. So by doing so you'll start a chain of events that eventually lead to an impactful change for your organisation - and they'll have you to thank for it.

_This is #6 in my 2023 series of short, actionable tips for your career. You can view the entire series at [https://andrew-jones.com/categories/career/](https://andrew-jones.com/categories/career/)_